Simon Spurr Joins the Team at Kent & Curwen

Simon Spurr, just stepped into a new role at British heritage brand Kent & Curwen, which traces its heritage back to 1926 and making a big push into the US for fall with this, its newest iteration. The designer, who was born in Kent, England — how fitting — will serve as creative director and senior vice president. "I am very excited to join Kent & Curwen and be part of a brand with such rich British heritage," said Spurr. "It's a wonderful opportunity to not only work with their talented team, but also further define the Kent & Curwen brand."

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So all those updated takes on English classics that you see hitting stores like Bloomingdales and Nordstrom now? Yeah, you can expect a lot more where that came from when Spurr's influence makes itself known in the collection next fall.

This latest move from Spurr comes on the heels of his time at Tommy Hilfiger, where he worked on the brand's runway collections before leaving earlier this year, and, of course, his six years at the helm of his own label, which disbanded in 2012 after Spurr and his financial partner were unable to see eye to eye.

Spurr's an incredibly talented designer with a knack for mixing classic Anglo looks with just the right amount of modernity, and a lot of people — myself very much included — have been eager to see where he would land next. After hearing this announcement, I think it's safe to say that those people are breathing a sigh of relief. Simon's back, and Kent & Curwen is poised to be better than ever. Get excited.